My mama told me I was already in a hurry as a child. I even had measles and chicken pox at the same time

Boxing is just to introduce me to the struggle. Like, when I speak I draw people in the States to teach them various things or to give them dignity, pride and self-help. I have to help the dope and prostitution problem.

You can be free. You can be black. Look at me! I'm the Heavyweight Champion! Can't nobody stop me.

The only limitations one has, are the ones they place on themselves

When I beat Sonny Liston, I shocked the world. When I joined the Muslims, I shocked the world. When I beat George Forman, I shocked the world. I am from the House of Shock

Just remember that you don't have to be what they want you to be.

I don't count my sit-ups. I only start counting when it starts hurting. That is when I start counting, because then it really counts. That's what makes you a champion.